GLOUCESTER FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Seven Hours on the Edge: Bottom‑Fishing for Haddock out of Gloucester with Captain Joe & Captain Jay
A 7‑hour open‑boat bottom‑fishing trip focused on haddock—this guide lays out what to expect, where to meet, and who runs the trip.
Seven Hours on the Edge: Bottom‑Fishing for Haddock out of Gloucester with Captain Joe & Captain Jay.
Off Gloucester’s working waterfront, this open‑boat, three‑quarter‑day outing is a focused bottom‑fishing expedition: seven hours on the water spent targeting haddock, a straightforward, fish‑first experience suitable for anglers who want sustained action on the lines.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Target Species: Haddock
This trip is a bottom‑fishing excursion specifically aimed at haddock—the core focus of the seven‑hour outing.
Seven‑Hour, Open‑Boat Session
Framed as a 3/4‑day trip, the outing runs approximately seven hours aboard an open boat, providing an extended window for bottom fishing.
Operated from Gloucester by Angelica Fisheries
The trip is run by Angelica Fisheries and departs from Gloucester; the published meeting point is 63 Rodgers St, Gloucester, MA 01930.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
Expect a sustained day of bottom‑fishing: seven hours aboard an open boat with the crew working productive bottom grounds to put haddock on the lines. The rhythm is transit, set up on bottom, repeated fishing cycles, and a return to port at the end of the scheduled outing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits best:
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing is a single, approximately seven‑hour open‑boat bottom‑fishing trip (described as a 3/4‑day trip).
Meet at 63 Rodgers St, Gloucester, MA 01930 for check‑in and departure.
The trip is operated by Angelica Fisheries out of Gloucester.
Confirm any gear, bait, or tackle details directly with Angelica Fisheries before your trip.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The outing runs approximately seven hours (a 3/4‑day trip).
Where do we meet?
The published meeting point is 63 Rodgers St, Gloucester, MA 01930.
What species are we targeting?
The trip focuses on bottom fishing for haddock.
Is this an open‑boat trip?
Yes—the outing is an open‑boat bottom‑fishing trip described as a three‑quarter‑day excursion.
Who operates the trip?
The trip is run by Angelica Fisheries out of Gloucester.
Is the trip suitable for beginners?
Yes—the trip description identifies the experience as appropriate for both seasoned anglers and beginners.